ACTG (Acacia Research) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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ACTG Acacia Research Corp ACTG
67 GF Score
Price $4.49
GF Value $7.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Acacia Research Moat Score?

Acacia Research ACTG -0.33% 67 Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACTG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,028 Industrial Products companies, Acacia Research ranks better than 91.88% on this metric.

Acacia Research has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Acacia Research has No Moat: Acacia operates in patent licensing with no significant market leadership or durable cost advantages. The company's business model is highly competitive and lacks strong customer loyalty or network effects.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Acacia Research might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Acacia Research  (NAS:ACTG) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Acacia Research Moat Score Related Terms

ACTG vs ACCO, EBF, XRX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Acacia Research's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Acacia Research Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Acacia Research's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acacia Research's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Acacia Research (ACTG) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #246 out of 3028 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Acacia Research's Moat Score too high?
Acacia Research's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #246 out of 3028 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acacia Research has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acacia Research's Moat Score compare to ACCO and EBF?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Acacia Research ranks #246 out of 3028 companies for Moat Score. This places Acacia Research in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Acacia Research's current Moat Score is 3. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acacia Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research (ACTG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.45, compared to a current price of $4.49 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Acacia Research's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acacia Research (ACTG), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Acacia Research (ACTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acacia Research stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.49 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.45. GuruFocus considers Acacia Research to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ACTG:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $7.45 vs. price of $4.49 (39.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ACTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Acacia Research Business Description

Other Exchanges AZG2:Germany
Address 777 Third Avenue, 26th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017
Acacia Research Corp is focused on acquiring and operating businesses across the industrial, energy, and technology sectors where it believes it can leverage its expertise, capital base, and deep industry relationships to drive value. The company has four reportable business segments: Intellectual Property Operations, Industrial Operations, Energy Operations, and Manufacturing Operations. It derives revenue from the Intellectual Property Operations segment. Geographically, it operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, China, India, and Asia-Pacific.
67GF Score

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